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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVergänglichkeit
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛrˈɡɛŋlɪçkaɪt
"Die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens lehrt uns, jeden Moment zu schätzen."
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The state or quality of being impermanent; not lasting or enduring.
"The impermanence of life teaches us to cherish every moment." - 2
A philosophical concept that emphasizes the transient nature of all things.
"In Buddhism, the understanding of impermanence is crucial for achieving enlightenment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Middle English word impermanence, formed from the prefix im- (not) combined with permanence, originating from the Latin permanentia, meaning 'remaining or staying'. Its conceptual evolution heavily mirrors philosophical and Buddhist teachings regarding the transient nature of all material things.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Impermanence" is said worldwide
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Imperméabilité
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɛʁ.ma.bilite
"L'imperméabilité de la vie nous rappelle de chérir chaque instant."
Vergänglichkeit
Transliteration: fɛrˈɡɛŋlɪçkaɪt
"Die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens lehrt uns, jeden Moment zu schätzen."
Impermanenza
Transliteration: im.per.maˈnɛnt͡sa
"L'impermanenza della vita ci insegna a valorizzare ogni istante."
Impermanencia
Transliteration: im.per.maˈnen.θja
"La impermanencia de la vida nos enseña a valorar cada momento."
Impermanência
Transliteration: im.per.maˈnẽ.sjɐ
"A impermanência da vida nos ensina a valorizar cada momento."
अस्थिरता
Transliteration: asthirta
"जीवन की अस्थिरता हमें हर पल की कद्र करना सिखाती है।"
无常
Transliteration: wúcháng
"生命的无常教会我们珍惜每一刻。"
무상
Transliteration: musang
"인생의 무상함은 우리에게 매 순간을 소중히 여기라고 가르칩니다."
無常
Transliteration: mujō
"人生の無常は、私たちに毎瞬間を大切にすることを教えます。"
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